Head of Facilities in Ayr

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic
Salary is £50,000 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 Hours

Priory Hospital Ayr Clinic has an opportunity for a Head of Facilities to join our team.

Ayr Clinic, Ayr, is a low secure mental health service for males and females with a mental health diagnosis and/or personality disorder. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the hospital, including Estates and Facilities. You will directly line manage the Housekeeping, Administration, Medical Secretaries, Maintenance, Reception and Catering teams, while playing an active role as a member of the Hospital Senior Management Team.

You will be expected to provide cover and support to the wider team and site as and when needed.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience of direct line management, ideally at a senior management level.
• Experience working within Healthcare or Hospitality in a similar operational role.
• Strong project management experience with relevant qualification.
• Experience of budget management and financial responsibility.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, with an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in situations involving ambiguity and change.
• Strong customer service skills with a professional and solutions-focused approach.